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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 14:23:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[The dawn of the super-secretary
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<description><![CDATA[If you think being a personal assistant means taking calls and messages think again. The 21st century secretary is expected to manage budgets, provide superb frontline customer service while organising schedules and networking with clientele. But are they trained to deliver?]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/secretarial_admin_training/1160741-The-dawn-of-the-super-secretary]]></link>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:44:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Talk it over]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Crucial conversations could be holding you back from enjoying healthier relationships and a more productive workforce. Make crucial conversations a part of your best practice and everything will fall into place according to Helene Vermaak.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/human-resource/1160563-Talk-it-over]]></link>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:58:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[NYDA presents youth report]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The status of the education, health and wellbeing of the young people in South Africa was recently brought to light when the NYDA published a document which addresses these and other pertinent youth issues.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/1160463-NYDA-presents-youth-report]]></link>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 10:50:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Mining industry must transform - Shabangu]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Despite the good intentions of the transformation laws, women who make up more than 50 percent of the South African population are still not properly represented in the mining sector. Mineral Resources Minister Susan Shabangu has called for speedy transformation of the industry.
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/bee/1160431-Mining-industry-must-transform-Shabangu]]></link>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 09:52:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[ACSG hosts talent management conference]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Assessment Centre technology satisfies the increasing need for business leaders inside and outside the HR profession to make more strategic decisions. The talent management conference hosted by Assessment Centre Study Group is ideal for seasoned professionals in people-centred organisational roles.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/human-resource/1160240-ACSG-hosts-talent-management-conference]]></link>
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Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:39:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Workshops for SDF's a must]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[MerSeta will run workshops dealing with the submission of mandatory and pivotal grants and the proposed changes within the regulations. Skills development faciliators have been urged to attend the workshops.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/engineering_artisan/1160081-Workshops-for-SDF-s-a-must]]></link>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 16:06:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Alternatives to university]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Matrics who don't have the opportunity to study further should thoughtfully review the many alternatives, when planning for the future. Anna Malczyk highlights four options available to schools leavers that could be the entryway to a prosperous career.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/distance-elearning/1159800-Alternatives-to-university]]></link>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:10:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Tshwane college gets techno savvy]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[A lack of resources and limited internet connectivity have been hampering the performance of students and teachers at the Tshwane North College but the decision to partner with the Department of Communications is expected to transform the way education is delivered at the institution.
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/fet-colleges/1159360-Tshwane-college-gets-techno-savvy]]></link>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 11:33:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Take the risk out of international investment]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Investing in a foreign country is an ideal way to diversify and tap new markets but only if it is done the right way. Dr. Khater Massaad talks about the opportunities and pitfalls of business expansions.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/financial_accounting_training/1159320-Take-the-risk-out-of-international-investment]]></link>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:48:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Beating the odds: Learners' amazing academic improvements recognised]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Leaning is not something that is easy for everyone.Edublox paid tribute to children with learning disabilities, who excelled in their studies despite their academic challenges. The Learner of the Year award was introduced and given to the most hard working and dedicated students.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/schools/1159220-Beating-the-odds-Learners-amazing-academic-improvements-recognised]]></link>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:50:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[The alcoholic scourge]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[While alcohol abuse differs from alcohol dependency both of these negative habits contribute to poor workplace performance. Bradley Pandy talks about the difference between alcoholism and binge drinking and how to identify and address this behaviour in the workplace.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/human-resource/1158920-The-alcoholic-scourge]]></link>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 09:25:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[CIMA registration number up since 2011]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[CIMA SA reported an 18% increase in student registration for 2011. The positive growth is expected to continue in 2012 as a result of the worldwide growing awareness of the value a CIMA-qualified management accountant.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/financial_accounting_training/1158840-CIMA-registration-number-up-since-2011]]></link>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:56:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Basic Education's efforts pay off]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Despite the challenges facing education in the country, the Department of Basic Education has managed to scoop Public Sector Excellence Awards 
across the three spheres of government, government agencies, parastatals and NGOs.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/schools/1158742-Basic-Educations-efforts-pay-off]]></link>
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Thu, 02 Feb 2012 08:48:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Gordhan's budget should boost business confidence]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[South Africa's upcoming Budget Speech needs to boost business confidence while at the same time, 2012 needs to be a year of implementation, says Business Unity South Africa (BUSA).]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/economy/1158701-Gordhans-budget-should-boost-business-confidence]]></link>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:13:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Job Vacancies at Construction Education and Training Authority (CETA)]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/jobs/listings/1158346-Job-Vacancies-at-Construction-Education-and-Training-Authority-CETA]]></link>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:57:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Student drowning at NWU elicits investigation]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Minister Blade Nzimande set up an independent investigation on events surrounding the student drowning at North West University. The department will probe the organization and implementation of orientation programmes at the university.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/universities/1158324-Student-drowning-at-NWU-elicits-investigation]]></link>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:26:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[New university on the cards for Mpumalanga]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The plans to build a university in the Mpumalanga province has been a long time coming, but the Minister of Higher Education and Training, Blade Nzimande has finally taken some decisive steps towards making tertiary education accessible to local learners.
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/universities/1158142-New-university-on-the-cards-for-Mpumalanga]]></link>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:14:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[New technology revolutionises tertiary education in SA]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The call for virtual universities has been answered by the latest technological tool called the Telefunken Tablet PC. The device is able to store pre-loaded learning material, a function that will forever change the landscape of tertiary education in South Africa.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/higher-education/1157560-New-technology-revolutionises-tertiary-education-in-SA]]></link>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:02:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Kick-start your future with Allan Gray Fellowship Programme]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The Allan Gray Orbis Foundation is offering South Africa's brightest young minds a head-start in life through its Fellowship Programme. This initiative aims to develop students, into South Africa's future high growth entrepreneurial leaders and includes comprehensive financial support as one of its many benefits.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/bursaries-scholarships/1157500-Kick-start-your-future-with-Allan-Gray-Fellowship-Programme]]></link>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:49:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Direct flights to China to boost SA economy]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Trade between China and SA received a major boost when direct flights to the Asian continent were incorporated into SA's flight schedule. The nonstop flight promises to facilitate both business and leisure travel between the two countries]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/tourism_hospitality_training/1157441-Direct-flights-to-China-to-boost-SA-economy]]></link>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:24:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[47% matric pass rate will improve, say officials]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Education officials in the Eastern Cape's Mount Frere district are still upbeat despite having to deal with some of the country's worst teaching and learning conditions.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/schools/1157380-47-matric-pass-rate-will-improve-say-officials]]></link>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:34:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Auto training project launched]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[R2.4 million has been earmarked by MerSeta for a three-year training programme in the auto industry which is aimed at exposing learners to the workplace and providing on-the-job training.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/engineering_artisan/1157220-Auto-training-project-launched]]></link>
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Wed, 01 Feb 2012 08:48:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[King III consolidates role of IT in corporate governance]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Information management is a critical part of corporate governance and the latest King III report is aimed at establishing guidelines for the management and protection of information, emphasising the link between IT and corporate governance.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/corporate-governance-ethics/1156900-King-III-consolidates-role-of-IT-in-corporate-governance]]></link>
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 16:00:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Creating a place for people with disabilities]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[People with disabilities often find themselves at the end of the line when government allocates funding, particularly in the education sector. Siyathembana highlights the need to integrate people with disabilities into the FET system and source funding opportunities through the relevant Seta's.
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/human-resource/employment-equity/workplace-disability/1156600-Creating-a-place-for-people-with-disabilities]]></link>
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 14:25:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Certification fraud denting market]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Fewer available places at tertiary education institutions and a marked decrease in learners who have matriculated with mathematics and science is a major concern to education authorities and employers.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/higher-education/1156460-Certification-fraud-denting-market]]></link>
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:40:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Seminar for secretaries in education sector]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The secretaries' seminar hosted by ITS Evula is geared at providing secretaries with the skills and knowledge needed to remain competent within dynamic office environments. Participants learn all they need to know about motivation, performance and technology.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/secretarial_admin_training/1156341-Seminar-for-secretaries-in-education-sector]]></link>
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:56:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Black and female execs: Demand high, appointments slow]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Employment trends show that EE placements at the executive level have remained fairly steady for the past four years, this despite increased pressures from government structures to transform the make up of executive teams. Debbie Goodman-Bhyat, Managing Director of Jack Hammer Executive Headhunters comments on the current situation.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/human-resource/1156100-Black-and-female-execs-Demand-high-appointments-slow]]></link>
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:47:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Tourism sector to boost the economy]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The National Tourism Sector Strategy (NTSS) seeks to increase tourism's total direct and indirect contribution to the economy to R499 billion by 2020 said Tourism Deputy Minister Tokozile Xasa.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/tourism_hospitality_training/1156040-Tourism-sector-to-boost-the-economy]]></link>
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 11:37:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[SA expands foothold in Indian tourism market]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Tourism Minister Marthinus van Schalkwyk is currently on a two-day visit to India to promote South Africa as a tourism destination and highlight the potential and importance of India as a source market for tourism to South Africa.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/tourism_hospitality_training/1156007-SA-expands-foothold-in-Indian-tourism-market]]></link>
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:19:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Understanding and highlighting skills shortages and the role of FET colleges]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[FET colleges are designed to provide learning programmes that develop the skills needed in the South African economy, and post-matric students are being encouraged to explore this avenue of higher education. Des Squire talks about the purpose of FET colleges in a country wracked by skills shortages.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/contributors/des-squire/1155765-Understanding-and-highlighting-skills-shortages-and-the-role-of-FET-colleges]]></link>
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:05:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Manage your way to success]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Every manager has targets and goals that must be achieved by year-end, but sometimes these long term objectives overshadow the day-to-day running of the business.  Managing employees successfully on a daily basis is as important as producing results at the end of the year and smart managers know these two functions cannot be separated.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/human-resource/1155700-Manage-your-way-to-success]]></link>
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:32:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Parents asked to participate in SGB elections]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Parents of learners have been urged to participate in the 2012 School Governing Body elections at the respective schools. The elections are new representatives who are dedicated to improving the quality of learning and teaching.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/education/schools/1155601-Parents-asked-to-participate-in-SGB-elections]]></link>
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Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:13:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[SA urged to save electricity]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[Saving energy must become a universal aim and South Africans in particular have been called on to support Eskom in its quest to make a 10% savings on electricity. The Energy Conservation Scheme developed by the energy utility has been designed to reach this target.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/1155580-SA-urged-to-save-electricity]]></link>
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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 19:55:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Are you aware of the risks in intercepting employee information?]]></title>
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<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/features/contributors/ivan-israelstam/1155480-Are-you-aware-of-the-risks-in-intercepting-employee-information]]></link>
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Mon, 30 Jan 2012 16:04:00 +0200
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<title><![CDATA[Ladies, be your own car expert]]></title>
<description><![CDATA[The AA has designed a one-day course for women who want to spruce up their knowledge on automobiles and avoid being ripped off by sleek salesmen or sly mechanics. The course offers a basic guide on vehicle operations and maintenance.]]></description>
<link><![CDATA[http://www.skillsportal.co.za/page/training/training_companies/life_skills_training/1155181-Ladies-be-your-own-car-expert]]></link>
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